2/16/2013 |
Mariners plan to use Morales mostly as DHKendrys Morales, acquired from the Angels in a trade for Jason Vargas, shared time with Justin Smoak during first-base drills on the first day of full-squad workouts.

2/16/2013 |
Giants confident Sandoval will drop weightConcerns about third baseman Pablo Sandoval's weight have become a rite of spring. Sandoval's waistline is again an issue. "I don't think that question will go away, to be quite honest," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday.

2/16/2013 |
Vogelsong continues to inspire with careerAnybody who knows Ryan Vogelsong's saga can sense that it would inspire anybody trying to succeed, in or out of baseball.
The Giants right-hander has realized this.

2/16/2013 |
Weiss hopes to bring clarity to first team meetingIn the few days that pitchers have been working out at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, new Rockies manager Walt Weiss has concentrated on a few simple instructions and objectives. His next task will be to establish what he calls "clarity" on Sunday morning, during his first official meeting in front of the full squad.

2/16/2013 |
Helton gets in first full spring workout with teammatesSaturday was the first extended appearance in the clubhouse of veteran first baseman Todd Helton. Actually, Helton has been in town for about a week, but he had made himself scarce around the complex. His lack of presence prevented his recent arrest and charges of driving under the influence and careless driving from distracting his teammates.

2/16/2013 |
After trying 2012, Bettis trying to live in the momentRockies right-handed Chad Bettis entered last spring amid much fanfare. But after a shoulder injury cost him the entire 2012 season, he arrived to camp this spring with much less buzz, which is fine with him.

2/16/2013 |
Brignac adds to Rockies reserve infield depthThe freshness of a new start outweighs any pressure infielder Reid Brignac could feel upon joining the Rockies, who acquired him from the Rays on Thursday for cash and a player to be named.

2/16/2013 |
Putz benefitting from new dietary planD-backs closer J.J. Putz adjusted his diet this offseason after finding out he, like starter Trevor Cahill, had a food sensitivity to gluten and dairy.

2/16/2013 |
Melvin has options in A's outfieldIn advance of Sunday's first full-squad workout, A's position players officially reported to camp on Saturday, paving the way for conversation about where some of them will play.

2/16/2013 |
Freeman's left index finger finally pain-freeA frustrated Freddie Freeman went through the final four months of last season wondering when his injured left index finger would allow him to grip a baseball bat in pain-free fashion. He received his answer when he began taking batting practice after the arrival of the new year.

2/16/2013 |
McCann gets encouraging report on shoulderBrian McCann understands that he is likely at least two months away from being cleared to play in a Major League game. But the Braves catcher was still encouraged with the update he received after his surgicall -repaired right shoulder was evaluated by the team's orthopedic surgeon Dr. Xavier Duralde on Saturday morning.

2/16/2013 |
Fredi holding off on opening Braves rotationIt seems obvious that the Braves will tab either Tim Hudson or Kris Medlen to serve as this year's Opening Day starting pitcher. Manager Fredi Gonzalez will wait a few more weeks to make the decision and determine the best way to strategically align his starting rotation.

2/16/2013 |
Ryu trying to get leg up in Dodgers campIf you've been following Hyun-Jin Ryu's first week in Dodgers camp carefully. you'll know that he won't be running track for the South Korea Olympic Team if this baseball gig doesn't pan out.